Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager- Outpatient
Where
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, CA, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$123,902 - $173,659
Description
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
This position will work with the outpatient Palliative Care team to provide palliative services to patients and families throughout UCSD. The Palliative Care RN, in collaboration with the Palliative Care team, focuses on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potentially life-limiting illness and necessitates a dynamic, caring relationship with the patient and family to reduce suffering. This position requires a strong clinical knowledge of symptom management, including pain, and experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize care for the patient. Strong clinical, communication and advocacy skills are essential.
Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
RN license issued by the State of California.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
Must have a minimum of (1) one year of outpatient nursing experience working with patients at the end of life or with life-limiting progressive illnesses.
Recent experience with processing prior authorizations.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to manage a caseload effectively, including intake and triage of symptom calls and coordination of care.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and compassionately to patients and families.
Ability to demonstrate individualized care to vulnerable populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN.
Experience with Hospice/Palliative Care.
Bilingual: English/Spanish.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and on-call based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII or CNIV level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.